In May 2018, the government asked for an independent review into whether the protections for National Parks and AONBs are still fit for purpose. In particular, what might be done better, what changes will help and whether the definitions and systems in place are still valid.

The panel of six, led by Julian Glover, visited every Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and National Park, and the review’s call for evidence received around 2,500 submissions. The final report was published on 21 September 2019.

Blackdown Hills AONB’s (now Blackdown Hills National Landscape) response to the Government’s review to consider the next steps for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty sites (AONBs) in England.

Landscapes review: National Parks and AONBs – GOV.UK